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Title Section21 1928-04-12 1 The Malaya Tribune Vol. XV. No. 83 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1928 FIVE CENTS. The Malaya Tribune THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1928.21 words
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Advertisement213 1928-04-12 1 TRY •A MISSION CLOTH 4 FADE. > not SHRINK. LONGER. I (Toducis Co. tf iiasah Road. SING A PORE. INI 324. ''ALASIA TRPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS T^^T^^f Sole Importers ONE MODEL FOR fl £V.£RY POCKET I j SPYDER fi, 6 00 1 TORPEDO 1 750 ffi l SALOON 2213 words
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Advertisement193 1928-04-12 1 "FLORODOR" f Washing Suitings x3y S /V/ j7 For Tropical HIGH STREET, Singapore. I m^ ALWAYS DELICIOUS .y.\ I Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., I jjj (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) S Singapore, Malacca, Seremban and Muar. I I A TIP TO PHOTO AMATEURS j 1 jflttHßA Before buying a ||HL193 words
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Article505 1928-04-12 2 FOUR MILLION DOLLARS' DAMAGE Wooden Built Bazaar Was Completely Burnt During the last three years Sarawak has indeed been unfortunate in that no less than five bazaars have been burnt down throughout the country. A disaster of the first order occurred on March 7, when the Sibu bazaar505 words
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Article301 1928-04-12 2 Martial Law Declared in Chinese City Another threatened uprising of the Communists has been revealed, and though the circumstances have been shrouded in deep secrecy, the general truth was brought home to the people of Canton on March 31 when martial law was enforced as it has never301 words
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Article180 1928-04-12 2 Indian Priest Alleged to Devour Children The inhabitants of Chiengrnai are keeping a sharp look-out over their little boys and girls just now, for a Were-Tiger (Sua Yen) is reported to be wandering about the town, and several fhildren have mysteriously vanished; at least, so people say, but180 words
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Article548 1928-04-12 2 Reversible and Unsinkable Craft Invented An interesting exhibit shown at the recent Shipping Engineering and Machinery Exhibition, at Olympia, was the Gaskin ship's lifeboat, constructed by Messrs. Gaskin Lifeboats, Limited, 334, Commercial Road, London, E.l. This craft, which is reversible, self-emptying, and is claimed to be unsinkable,548 words
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Article269 1928-04-12 2 American Court Decides Against Deportation After a seven months legal battle Tsiang Hsi-Tseng has won his case and will not have to go back to China—where it is believed he would have faced the public execivtior.er upon his arrival. He was an editor in California and was charged269 words
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Article179 1928-04-12 2 Ban on Operations in England To the news that the Ku-Klux-Klan was planning a crusade in England, there is a sequel provided by the intimation that "under no circumstances can the British Government permit the formation of this organisation in England, nor can it permit avowed179 words
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Advertisement94 1928-04-12 2 0 WHITEAWAY'S j We have just Unpacked jj a very Large Shipment of g 0 Ladies Millinery. g U o 1 This Contains all the Latest Models from PARIS and LONDON. f Ladies ready-to-wear, White and Coloured Felt jj y Hats. Also a Large Selection of Childrens Hats. < Come94 words
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Advertisement326 1928-04-12 2 IP Q rou cannct be too careful of the purity and Mmcss of your chMrciis food. in hot climates it is particularly necessary. Horuxfcs-tke oriental 1 Malted Milk is specially {j stutaMe\ it is always g pure, ncnirishmq arid B easily digested. Representative—Mr. H. If. P. 0. Box 274, Singap326 words
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Article628 1928-04-12 3 RADIO SERVICE IN THE STATLER HOTELS Over Six Thousand Miles of Wire For Installation The largest radio installation in the world has just been completed in the chain of Statler Hotels at a cost of over a million; dollars. The system installed is absolutely unique, many of the features628 words
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Article342 1928-04-12 3 INCENSED CROWD WATCH JAPANESE SAILORS General Strike Declared as Protest The situation in Amoy, according to hinese telegrams, a; pears to be becoming more serious, and i" i 3 feared that if the trouble is not settled very shortly, untoward incidents may oc-ur, despite the fact that342 words
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Article, Illustration326 1928-04-12 3 "On This Day A new era in physics, in chemistry and perhaps in the daily life of the human race was opened on April 12, 1898 when, to a scientific audience in Paris M. Curie, a professor at the Sorbonne and his wife, an unassuming, tireless investigator of Polish tairth,326 words
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Advertisement486 1928-04-12 3 Beautiful Skin is to Kruschen." j Bathing Beauty knows the secret of a Good Complexion, 4 1 ftaw /20M' use* Kruschen Salts for a rig time and think it is wonderful. Everyone we how well I look and what a beautiful skin I have. I tell them that it is486 words
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Advertisement189 1928-04-12 3 THE FEVER PERIL. Not Difficult to Overcome. Suffering, from Malaria "on and off for years," not being able to take quinine in any form by mouth, running to hospital every time and taking quinine injections, was the unpleasant experience of Mr. C. 0. H. Stevens of Rohri He found great189 words
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Advertisement139 1928-04-12 3 llw More Power Standard 1 'UjiSi^ty Standard of TODAY jg the Best Standard 1 ever produced **fe G V-' HOT**' Agents:— v s Vtv *L 0 MALAYAN MOTORS LTD., ifce v &6 c >7 e T ORCH ARD gt 4 sv *M ard ROAD, SINGAPORE. Standard CARS I 'Phone 225.139 words
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Article728 1928-04-12 4 Thousands Are Leaving Hai-Luk-Fung STARVATION QUEUES OF OLD AND YOUNG The Hai-Luk-Fung Communists seem to have retired again from the districts around Swatow. Local troops which were sent into the Phou-leng district claim to have secured some measure of victory over the Peasant Union bandits of728 words
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Article187 1928-04-12 4 Woman and Relatives Murdered For Being Too Modern A fourfold murder so shocking that even the Moscow Press, which rarely published such news, recounted it on front pages, is ci edited to the conflict between new and old ioeas on woman's rights which is stirring e\en the remotest187 words
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Advertisement226 1928-04-12 4 Catch my throat? Never! and they're consistently good* CRAVENA The CORK-TIPPED Cigarette of this GENERATION MADE IN LONDON MADE SPECIALLY TO PREVENT SORE THROATS by CARRERAS LTD. SOLE AGENTS :—}IUTTENBACH LAZARL'S <tf SO.VS LTD.. SINGAPORE. PINANG. IPOH. KUALA-LUMPUR. I FEEL FIT AND FRESH /£k IN THE EVENING Q|}' WITHOUT ocj.226 words
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Advertisement166 1928-04-12 4 I The Latest Records of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" j issued in LONDON for S MARCH 1928 l nave arrived and are now on sale I f Electric Recordings i I Lists sent on application. I AS DISTRIBUTORS VOfi I 1 The Texas Company, U.S.A. g I We recommend most highly166 words
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Article443 1928-04-12 5 Singapore, April 5. MEAT Beef, steak (round) kati 52 Beef, stew or curry kati 48 Pork, lean kati 63 fork lean and fat (Ist quality) kati 53 Mutton Indian lb, 55 Mutton Australian lb. 55 Fowl, kati 81 Hens (Locally reared) kati 90 Ducks each 88 Pigeons, domestic,443 words
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Article300 1928-04-12 5 Sir G. Beharrell Cites Figures On Tyre Wear The Birmingham Section of the Institution of the Rubber Industry held its annual Sinner, followed by a dance, on March 1 The toast of "The Institution of the Rubber Industry" was proposed by the Chairman, Mr. John Hall, and responded300 words
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Article391 1928-04-12 5 Singapore, April 10. With four days of the past week devoted to the Easter Holidays, there is not very much in the way of business to report in the local share markets. Tin has remained fairly steady throughout the period but tin shares have been dull and391 words
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Article147 1928-04-12 5 (By courtesy of the Nichi-Nichi Shimbunsha) Tokio, April 10. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 48 sen (middle price). The Government has ordered the dissolution of the Workers and Peasants' Party (Ronoto), the Council of the Labour Union and the National League of Young Proletarians. The authorities147 words
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Article75 1928-04-12 5 British Official Wireless Londou, April 11. Paris 124 New York 4.88 7 32 Brussels 34.95 Geneva 25.33 Amsterdam 12.1125 Milan 92.55 Berlin 20.41 Stockholm 18.17 Copenhagen 18.20 Oslo 18.7 Vienna 34.7505 Prague 164.75 Helsingfors 193.75 Madrid 29.045 Lisbon 2.125 Athens 369 Bucharest 772.125 Rio 5 ***** Buenos Aires 47British Official Wireless - 75 words
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Article35 1928-04-12 5 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 equal to $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 157 equal to $100.35 words
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Advertisement351 1928-04-12 5 REJUVENATION, r- tell us that man need never t na l it is his deliberate neglect ,:i s functional balance that to the Scriptural three score and t*'nno longer neeu to seek the outh in out-of-the-way places. its discovery is in the hands hart points clearly to the of the351 words
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Advertisement284 1928-04-12 5 V A CAN T A position of Power and Responsibility To hold such a position you must know all the ins and outs of your business or profession. Modern developments make it necessary for everyone to study his work if he desires to advance, and the best and most practical284 words
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Advertisement201 1928-04-12 5 I "LA PRUEBA" Manila Cigars.i ffl It's a new Brand in THIS market, a Brand which has come Dj to stay owing to its quality and merit. R g Not just a Manila Cigar, but THE Cigar made of selected 0 S Manila Tobacco, in Manila, with utmost eaila and201 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous98 1928-04-12 5 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS Programme of Drills up to and for April 15, 1928. To-day, April 12 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S. R. A. (v) Sigs., Section Parade. 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, Eurasian Coy. No. 2 Platoon, Lewis Gun Class. To-morrow, April 13 5:15 p.m.—Drill Hall, S. V. C. Band, Band Prscticc* 5:15 p.m.—Malay98 words
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Advertisement348 1928-04-12 6 j EMPIRE CINEMA j I Commencing Monday, April 9 I J TWO SHOWS TWO PAYMENTS g First Show at 7 p.m. Second Show at 9-30 p.m. o j Thrills! Stunts! Actions!. S Chinese Historical Picture. [c I THE KING, f I BAN HUA LAU" 1 I (TECK TJENG) I The348 words
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Advertisement184 1928-04-12 6 Amusements. ALHAMBRA S 'PHONE 909 jj 1 (TAN CHENG KEE Co., Ltd.. Proprietor*.) C j TO-NIGHT AND NIGHTLY j jfl AT 9 PJtf. 3 I WE TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN PRESENTING H. B. WARNER 1 ABLY ASSISTED IN AN ALL STAR CAST SOW and SON A MAGNIFICENT FILM ADAPTATION OF184 words
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Advertisement498 1928-04-12 6 GAIETY CINEMA Junction Albert Bencoolen Street* 'PHONE NO. 3156 FROM SATURDAY. APRIL 7 TO THURSDAY APRIL 12. NIGHTLY AT 9 P.M. Ahead of all others THE LATEST GAUMONT GRAPHICS The Stop Press of the Screen IN BRONCHO LAND Lovers of action, attention! A 1000 thrills await you in this one.498 words
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Article139 1928-04-12 7 ■>hips Alongside the Wharves or Expected to Arrive Singapore, April 12. Sa»t Wharf (Entrance Gate 1) :!and East Basin; M. Treub 20. Main Wharf (Entrance Gat« 3) Maru 18; Romolo 15; Kalyan 13; R ib 9; Preussen 7. Empire Dock (Entrance Gate 3) in MarXair 31; Tsushima Maru139 words
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Article49 1928-04-12 7 Hon. Mr. H. W. Elles, acting British Kedah, is leaving for England this n leave. It is understood that Mr. Kckhardt, Adviser of Lands, Kedah, as British Adviser, until Mr. T. W. returns from leave. The Kedah giving an At Home in honour of d Mrs. Elles on Friday.49 words
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Article533 1928-04-12 7 Alleged Quarrel Over Cantonese Girl INDIAN SHOT IN NORTH BRIDGE ROAD The Coroner's inquiry into the death of an Indian named Devan, who was shot in Ncrth Bridge Road, was concluded before Mr. F. G. Bourne, when a verdict of culpable homicide amounting' to murder was533 words
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Article244 1928-04-12 7 Mr. R. J. Sidney Addresses International Fellowship At the Y.W.C.A., yesterday afternoon, Mr. R. J. Sidney addressed the local branch of the International Fellowship on methods for bringing about world peace. Though no particular subject was announced by the speaker, the trend of his remarks was along that244 words
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Article87 1928-04-12 7 London, April 10. Manchester Market B*4 lbs. Shirtings, fair (new basis) 12s 40's Grey Yarns, single twist 18s 6 lbs. T. Cloth fair—24 yards 8s Liverpool Market C o tton —Fully Middling American ll.lod Egyptian Cotton 21.15 d Metals Tin Standard 3 months £235.17.6 d Produce Copra fair87 words
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Article757 1928-04-12 7 TRADE MARKS CASE COMMENCED Important Proceedings Before xMr. Justice Pritchard Before Mr. Justice Pritchard at the Supreme Court to-day one of the most important trade marks cases yet heard in the Colony was commenced when C. Ingenohl, trading as the Orient Tobacco Manufactory, prayed for an injunction against757 words
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Article218 1928-04-12 7 Woman's Story of. Unhappy Married Life At the Supreme Court to-day Mr. Justice Sproule granted a decree nisi to Emma Annie Reynolds of 31, St. Michael's Road, Singapore, who prayed for a divorce from her husband, Victor Reynolds, on the grounds of cruelty and misconduct. Mr. Wilson218 words
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Article67 1928-04-12 7 A pretty wedding in the reformed style took place on Saturday at 10 a.m., the contracting parties being Mr. Tan Tiong Shung of Teck Kee and Co., Malacca, the third son of Mr. Tan Kee Bak (a wellknown rubber dealer in Malacca) and Mrs. Kee Bak, and Miss E. Luan67 words
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Article1508 1928-04-12 7 FINANCE COMMERCE PRODUCE Singapore, April 12 Rice, Siam No. 1 per Koyan $315 Buyer. Sellers Rice, Siam 2 $285 Mixed Black Pepper 71.00 Rice, Siam 3 $280 Sundried Copra 11.40 .Rice, Saigon 1 $251 *Mixed Copra 11.15 1115 Rice, Saigon 2 $244 Kayong Copra Rice, Saigon 3 $224. Small Flake1,508 words
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Article371 1928-04-12 7 ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY NEAR SULTAN GATE What a Chinese Lad Told The Magistrate A twelve-year-old Chinese boy, a student in a well-known English School, was one cf a party of four Chinese who were produced before the Second Magistrate yesterday afternoon, charged with assembling to commit gang371 words
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Article117 1928-04-12 7 Immeaiately following the slashing price reductions in the Whippet motorcars, placing them directly in price competition with the lowest priced cars in America, approximately tiwo million persons visited the various showrooms where these perfected Whippets were on display. This outpouring equals the interest displayed when the Whippet117 words
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Advertisement266 1928-04-12 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS FoR SALE—Complete travelling electric cinema outfits specially for small towns. Particulars, ."CINEMA" c o Malaya Tribune. £300: MUST BE WON. Buy your cloths direct from Z. ROSENTAL, ROSSEFIELD WORKS, BRADFORD, ENGLAND, and take part in easy cloth competition. Patterns ami free entry form sent on request. -*< MUNICIPAL266 words
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Miscellaneous376 1928-04-12 7 SINGAPORE DIARY To-day, April 12 ,j, s 1:39 a.m., 3.18 p.m. Jumble Sale, Y.W.C.A. Pi.-ward mail closes, 11 a.m.; Train, F' nK i i Ceylon vs. S.C.C. ,md Screams," Vict®ria Theatre, p.m. To-morrow, April 13 Us. —2:19 a.m., 4.41 p.m. I'nder 30 vs. Over 30, S.C.C., 5 1: T.A.C. vs.376 words
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Obituary42 1928-04-12 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mr. Tan Keng Hoon. brothers and family beg to thank all their friends and relatives who kindly attended the funeral of the late Mr. Tan Sian Chin on Sunday last and those who sent wreaths and scrolls.42 words
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Article836 1928-04-12 8 Further details are now to hand, from our Ipoh correspondent, of Mr. OrmsbyGore's speech about the rubber industry and Restriction. It is a speech full of that very rare quality frankness, and since Mr. Ormsby-Gore is Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies it bears an importance far836 words
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Article1353 1928-04-12 8 An outbreak of surra has occurred amongst the ponies in Bangkok. A meeting of the Rural Board, Singapore, will be held at the Land Office at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20. The rubber crop of The Ayer Molek Rubber Company, Limited, for the month of March was 12,344 lbs.1,353 words
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Article593 1928-04-12 8 The Chinese Community of are giving a dinner in honoui v Ormsby-Gore at the Garden Clul day, April 26, at 8 p.m. Mr. V. A. George, formerly Serangoon English School, creditably the Senior Cam! Examination held in December is the only candidate wh< examination from Singapore study.593 words
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Article15 1928-04-12 8 On 10th April, 635 ton? up; I London Rubber Stocks 58,733 b15 words
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Article55 1928-04-12 8 There will be an entertainmen* ing of two one-act plays in the Theatre, Johore Bahru. at 9:& Friday (to-morrow). "Five Br Cage" and "Between the Soup Savoury" are the plays and they of the Distressed Gentlewomen's 1 It is hoped that due suppor* forthcoming for this laudal Tickets55 words
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Article60 1928-04-12 8 We are informed officially decree of His Majesty Albert I. Relgium. dated February 15, H. J. V. Hubert Sarton* Din. rf Credit Foncier d'Extreme Orien pore, has been appointed Bt! in this town. Mr. Hubert Sarton charge of his functions since the and the office of the Belgian60 words
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Article55 1928-04-12 8 From Europe, (London mail. March 22) by s.s. Rajula, due daylight to-morrow. From Australia by s.s. Tasmai Singapore at 8 a.m. on Saturday, instant. From France by s.s. Ath. s 11 Singapore at 6 a.m. on Sunday, instant. From Aus ralia by s.s. ity of P due at55 words
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Advertisement354 1928-04-12 8 j "CUBE" I HYGIENIC TEAPOTS j J CUBE' n I Pours g I n 0 Perfectly I i Projecting rhiE 1 jj Spout Concealed 1 3 OR J SpOUt I 0 Handle Jjßßg Cannot et 1 Chipped. I X iiiiUMiNiiifiiiiniUMinttniniiiinniiii «nininiiiiiiiniiiittinininiHHiiniiiii» S I gof. of ordinary Tea Pots are discarded354 words
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Advertisement130 1928-04-12 8 "PAGODA" "555" LATEST SHADES include, Gun Metal, Silver, Moonlight, Pougee and Flint. Now Stocked by NAMSEN'S 53, High Street. IRRESISTIBLE P ACOLE REMOVES DIRT AND STAIN From all Utensils, Earthenware, Sinks, etc. Rarely Equalled Never Excelled, Cheaper Than All. 35 cts. 22 oz. Cartons. 3 for $1.00 Wholesale only from130 words
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Article884 1928-04-12 9 MR GORE'S ADVICE TO PRODUCERS Cheapen the Price Of Rubber ready for new i'ses E. I. POSITION wn Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 11. Gore in his speech at the where rubber vitws were he had no special informa- the enquiry but he wished ■1 j misconception about884 words
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Article220 1928-04-12 9 Weil-Known Red 99 Rescued ARMED CONFEDERATES' DARING Reuter's Service Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, April 11. Half a dozen young Communists, heavily frmed, forced their way into the prison in the Moabit quarter and liberated the writer, Otto Braun, who was under arrest on a charge ofReuter's Service; Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 220 words
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Article78 1928-04-12 9 Visits Jerusalem During Tour Of Near East British Official Wireless London, April 11. Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles arrived at Jerusalem by special train today. They were met at the station by Lord Plumer, High Commissioner, and the heads of Government departments. They had an enthusiastic reception, crowdsBritish Official Wireless - 78 words
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Article85 1928-04-12 9 Now Out of Danger; Echo of French Motor Smash British Official Wireless London, April 11. The last report from Belleville-Sur-Saome regarding Lord Trematon states that no further complications have arisen and the doctors are now inclined to think that he is practically out of danger. It will, however,British Official Wireless - 85 words
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Article79 1928-04-12 9 French Official Shoots Germans In Sarre Territory Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, April 11. A painful impression has been produced in Germany by the latest occupied territory drama when a Sarre French customs official shot two young Germans dead when drunk and then barricaded himself in his house andTrans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 79 words
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Article34 1928-04-12 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, April 11. The A<*ent-General's statement reveals that Germany during seven months of the Dawes plan in the third year paid the Allies 1,670,458,000 gold marks as reparations.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 34 words
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Article109 1928-04-12 9 Farewell Parade Yesterday BUILDING UP NEW TRADITIONS British Official Wireless London, April 11. The Eleventh Hussars bade farewell to their horses at parade at Aldershot to-day. In a few days the officers and troopers are to begin training in armoured car work at Wooldorset. as theBritish Official Wireless - 109 words
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Article124 1928-04-12 9 Result Of Eastern Propaganda FINDING ADHERENTS IN PEASANTRY Reuter's Service London, April 12. The director of public information for the Government of India in his review for 1926-27 says that the Communist disorders in China and the dispatch of an Indian Brigade to Shanghai had an etfectReuter's Service - 124 words
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Article32 1928-04-12 9 Operated on for Tonsilitis at Berlin Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin. April 11. The Afghan King underwent an operation for tonsilitis at Professor Yon Eicken's Hospital this morning, with satisfactory result.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 32 words
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Article30 1928-04-12 9 Death of Weil-Known Writer of Romance Reuter's Service London, April 11. The death has occurred of Mr. Stanley Weyman the well-known novelist, at the age of 72.Reuter's Service - 30 words
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Article73 1928-04-12 9 Reuter's Service London, April 11. British gilt-edged securities are now coming within the orbit of the American stock-buying craze. Following the recent listing at the New York Stock Exchange of two premier Government stocks, namely the five-per-cent war loan and four-per-cent funding loan, both have risen rapidly inReuter's Service - 73 words
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Article28 1928-04-12 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, April 11. The association of the owners of metal works announces a lockout throughout Saxony on Thursday night. 170,000 are affected.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 28 words
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Article52 1928-04-12 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Berlin, April 11. The arrested German engineers have reached Moscow where they are lodged in the Lubianka jail. The charge sheet was read out to them yesterday when they consulted the German Embassy's representative regarding their defense. Their trial is scheduled for April 17Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 52 words
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Article55 1928-04-12 9 Body Brought Here Packed In Ice A Japanese named Kamesuke Konashiro was drowned on April 8 whilst fishing off the coast of Trengganu. His body was not recovered until the following day and was brought into Singapore on April 10, by the Japanese motor fishing boat, Himodi Maru.55 words
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Article130 1928-04-12 9 Resist Temptation to Sell CONTROL OF INDUSTRY IN DANGER "Cannot Remain Indefinitely Depressed" Reuter's Service British Official Wireless London, April 12. The Financial Times in an editorial says that the rubber share market has withstood the abolition of restrictions with exemplary fortitude. The paper hopes thatReuter's Service; British Official Wireless - 130 words
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Article201 1928-04-12 9 Gunmen Assist Candidates CAR FIRED ON BY OPPONENTS Reuter's Service Chicago, April 11. Early returns in the elections indicate that Big Bill Thompson, who is standing as a committeeman for his ward (not for rt -election as Mayor) will be defeated. New York, April 11. The consensusReuter's Service - 201 words
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Article36 1928-04-12 9 Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia Rome, April 11. The Governor of Rome, Signor Potenziani, whose appointment by Signor Mussolini created a stir last year, is reported to have resigned. Mussolini may refuse to accept the resignation.Trans-Ocean via Pan-Asia - 36 words
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Article236 1928-04-12 9 Reuter's Service Karachi, April LL Messrs. Costes and Lebrix have arrived here. Havana, April 11. Over a million dollars' worth of sugar was destroyed by a fire in an Americanowned warehouse at Holguin, Cuba. New York, April 11. It is learned for the first time that theReuter's Service - 236 words
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Advertisement207 1928-04-12 9 GIL A BEY'S I j SPEY ROYAL I SCOTCH 2WHISKY I t-i [ft S We have every confidence in I I 0 recommending this fine old I 1 a jj mellow blend to everyone. jj UNVARYING QUALITY. 1 j] OBTAINABLE AT ALL GOOD STORES I OR IN CASE LOTS FROM207 words
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Article3631 1928-04-12 10 CHAIRMAN ON LOCAL TRADE Progress of Harbour Business PIECE GOODS NOW IMPROVING BETTER PRICES The annual meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in the new I <* Office building yesterday afternoon, the Hon'ble Mr. J. Bagnall presiding, supported by committee men and a large3,631 words
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Article81 1928-04-12 10 At the London Chamber of Commerce Autumn examination, 1927, the following were successful:— Lazaros Ambrose, English; Ang Tee Kiab, Choc Ah Mvi, Miss Anna Chye and Miss Clara da Luz, Shorthand and Typewriting; Ghee Gnee Seng, Ho Kay Kee, Lim Seng Hak, T. Muraki, Francis Periynagam and Sect81 words
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Article47 1928-04-12 10 The widow of Dr. Sun Yat Sen is now on her way to Germany, having- left Russia, according to authoritative sources. She will remain in Germany for a certain length of time. Thence she expects to go to America where she will give lectures on Chinese affairs.47 words
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Article213 1928-04-12 10 TENNIS Yesterday's Results at the S.C.C. Tournament Championship Preliminary R. H. Wild beat J. Bennett, w.o. R. B. Gotch beat R, F. Goodman, 6—2, 6—3. G. F. Murphy beat F. Ziegele, 6—l, 6—4. Lieut. Armitage vs. N. S. Wise, unfinished. Lt. Turner beat G. G. Garew, 6—l, 6213 words
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57 1928-04-12 10 Ladies* Doubles Handicap Mrs. Freyberg and Mrs. Laing owe 15 beat Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Cullen owe 1. 6—4, 6—l. Mixed Open Fulcher and Mrs. Goldie beat Mr. and Mrs. Hansell, 6—l, 4—6, 6—l. TO-DAY'S TIES Gentlemen's Doubles Handicap—Final Fulcher and Winter owe 257 words
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Article155 1928-04-12 10 First Grand Match Planned for Wednesday There was an interesting- practice match on the padang- yesterday afternoon when no fewer than fifteen doughty players belonging to the local Lacrosse Club turned out.' The sides were distributed as follows:— Whites: Messrs. Lovett, Acraman, Barnes, Higgins. Gilbert. Trumble, Wright and Clements.155 words
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Article37 1928-04-12 10 Chesterfield Get a Point Out of Lincoln Reuter's Service London, April 11. In a match in the Northern Section of th» Third Division yesterday, Chesterfield visited Lincoln City and forced a draw, no goals being scored.Reuter's Service - 37 words
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Article67 1928-04-12 10 V.M.C.A. to Play Against S.C.C The following are invited to play cricket against an S.C.C. XI on Saturday next on the \.M.C.A. ground at 2 p.m.:— R. Lyne (Captain), H. G. Stack, L. G. Byrde, C. M. James, G. Carlvle, A. rajah, S. D. Gauder, A. Van Cuvlenburg w67 words
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Article69 1928-04-12 10 British Official Wireless London, April 11. Mr. J. H. Thomas, who was Colonial Secretary in the Labour Government, 'oncluded his visit to the Gold Coast on Monday and is now homeward bound. The main purpose of his visit was to open Takoradi harbour, but Mr. Thomas hasBritish Official Wireless - 69 words
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Article56 1928-04-12 10 All members of the V.M.C.A. are requested to note that entries for the Handicap Swimming Carnival and the Senior and Junior Tennis Championships will close on April 23. Entries for the Billiard Handicap and Table Tennis Championship close on April The Swimming Carnival preliminary heats will take place56 words
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Article718 1928-04-12 10 MODERNISATION OF j or PLANT AI Automatic Instrument to I* Employed At the invitation of Mr. j j, T the local Manager of the Oi '."''""i*, phone and Electric Company Singapore, one of our represei that Company's head office y. noon to witness an exhibition matic telephone718 words
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Article135 1928-04-12 10 Dick Norton's Company Pleases With "Pleasureland Play ng before a good hou-' toria Theatre last evening. D Globe Trotters again received tion. Their entertainment was and was full of good humour beginning to the end. Rare! relax and short sketches, b songs both serious and of a and135 words
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Article1157 1928-04-12 11 KLBUKK swashbucklers AT OLYMPIA I» \/s Captivating Display for Home Makers ontributed.) ake it from me....and there required... .that the Rubber a; i<>n has put all its prei (Forts in the shade this icn 1 realised at once when [deal Homes Exhibition i realised iti, to be1,157 words
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Article72 1928-04-12 11 Mr. S. V. Goodall, lecturing at the Institute of Professional Civil Servants on "Admiralty Floating Docks," said that Singapore was really a miniature dockyard. In addition to the equipment necessary for docking operations Singapore had a small power-station for supplying docked ships, a repair factory, and housing accommodation for the72 words
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Advertisement88 1928-04-12 11 i up© 1,1 TO-NIGHT! THURSDAY, APRIL 12. TO-NIGHT NEW WORLD SHOW CINEMAS —MAK'YONG —CHINESE WAYANG, Prof. Wm. Vincent the well-known Conjurer and Illusionist. THE CITY OPERA TO-NIGHT-NO PERFORMANCE TO-MORROW. FBIDAY A New Persian Drama in 3 Acts. MAHARAJA OF KANDAHAR Supported by latest Extra Turns and Vaudeville in conjunction with88 words
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Miscellaneous796 1928-04-12 11 SIXTY-SIXTH CROSSWORD PUZZLE The following is the solution of the above Crossword:— ACROSS:—3. Mare; 7. Mirk; 9. Over; 11. Ale; 12. Owe- 14 Emu; 15. Ills; 17. Losses; 19. Ends; 21. Path; 22. Star; 23. Logi; 24. Hask; 25. Tact; 27. At; 28. Ew; 31. Tap; ™™,x T 32 Ease796 words
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Article703 1928-04-12 12 BUKIT TIMAH RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. Land More Valuable for Homes Than Rubber The annual general meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at the registered offices of the Company, French Bank Buildings, Singapore, yesterday at noon. Those present were Messrs. H. D. Mundell (Chairman), Revd.703 words
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Article78 1928-04-12 12 Messrs. Derrick and Co. announce the rubber and tin returns of the following Companies for the month of March. Rubber Alor Gajah 7,102 lbs. Ayer Panas 13,000 lbs. Australasia 6,300 lbs. Balffownie 11,635 lbs. Bukit Kubu 12,500 lbs. Glonealy 5,908 lbs. Jalan Kebun Nil. Kluang 22,000 lbs. Pajam78 words
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Article102 1928-04-12 12 Reports are circulating in financial and automobilistic quarters at Milan of the putting- on to the market of a new light mystery car, to be sold for little more than f 100. A group of Milan business men and financiers are stated to be responsible for the project of manufacturing102 words
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Advertisement558 1928-04-12 12 I WALLACE BEERY and RAYMOND HATTCN in v WE'RE IN THE NAVY NOW M I IT'S APARAMOUNT PICTURE. ff5H5?15r15H5r!5r15i25Z5r15r5r15^ I NEW PIANOS AND ORGANS OF THE BEST MAKE S I m M mmm a^m IN TEAK CASING. AT LOWEST PRICES, I pJ mllmmMJmmĔKl2S Guaranteed to be perfect in tone and558 words
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Advertisement355 1928-04-12 12 suspccf Thar THROAT/ Most dangerous infections start in the throat. Therefore never neglect the least soreness or inflammation. The quickest way to soothe the throat and clear and disinfect all air-passages is to dissolve a germ-killing Peps tablet in the mouth every now and again. The medicinal fumes given off355 words
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Advertisement250 1928-04-12 12 59, SELEGIE ROAD. (New Premises) I MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY, Etc. j v I I Have just received a Large shipment of Ladies' Hats I comprising Models, Trimmed and Untrimmed. jjj jj EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. J "PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD." Amos* 12 'j GOD has said ALL HAVE250 words
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Article465 1928-04-12 13 New Story Told by German Prince Prince Franz Joseph, who served as second torpedo officer in the Emden during her famous raiding activities at the beginning of the war, states in "The Emden," '(Herbert Jenkins, 12s. 6d.) that the Captain of the cruiser, the heroic yon Muller, did465 words
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Article271 1928-04-12 13 Remarkable Story of Ship's Engineer A remarkable story of how the crew of the s.s. Comeric, cf the Andrew Weir Line (Liverpool and London), narrowly escaped being eaten by cannibals on the island of Sokotra, has reached Pembroke from the ship's second engineer, says "Shipping and Engineering."'271 words
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Article226 1928-04-12 13 Ceylon Dress Compared with That Of Singapore Mr. Horace Bleacheley has recorded his travels in Southern Asia in a book published last month in London. He has a reference to the "shorts" question. "The Galle Face Hotel possesses a splendid ballroom, but its dances are not the226 words
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Article24 1928-04-12 13 According to a statement made in the Chinese Press, the Hupeh provincial revenues now amount to only $3,280,000, in comparison with $7,000,000 normally received.24 words
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Advertisement768 1928-04-12 13 Calco Automatic Drainage Gates Used ft IN CONNECTION WITH ARMCO INGOT IRON jjj 1 M Corrugated Culverts are S MBSm Solving many Difficult g J V B Drainage Problems. [3 Conveniently transported. Quickly S Practically no Supervision. H g ALSO CALCO SLIDE HEAD GATES, CALCO RADIAL GATES, ARMCO B CORRUGATED768 words
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Advertisement168 1928-04-12 13 OC3OI lODOE=3ODOC=a=3OC3OX=3OEIO I I jj "THREE SPECIAL" (J 3° FEATURES 2 FITTED TO O I 1928 MODEL j I ARMSTRONG I i SIDDELEY CARS jj 1. Central Chassis Lubricating System. jj jj 2. Automatic Ignition Control. 8 I 3. Lucas Dipping Reflector Headlights. THE 14 H.P. COTSWOLD 5 STR. O168 words
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Advertisement314 1928-04-12 14 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I Henry George Stack of 154 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, hereby expressly withdraw all and every authority which my wife Gladys Gwendoline Stack may have at any time either expressly or by implication or otherwise acquired to contract for me or in314 words
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Advertisement506 1928-04-12 14 TO LET Rooms available BACHELORS' HOME 17, Niven Road. OFFICE TO LET—First Floor. Apply Hai Hsin Film Co., Ltd., 116, Robinson Road. TO LET—From Ist March, 1928, terrace houses Nos. 8, 9 and 10 Chapel Road. Water laid on. Apply to Rahamin Penhas, 86 Robinson Road, Singapore. TO LET—Raffles Chambers,506 words
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Advertisement515 1928-04-12 14 THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE: 94, MARKET STREET. BRANCHES Penang 85, Beach Street. Malacca 131, Jonker Street. Muar No. 1. Jalan Sayang. Batu Pahat 109, Jalan Rahamat. Palembang 16, Dir. Hong Kong 13, Queen's Road, Central. Seremban 63, Birch Road. Batavia 47, Corner Lloyd Street. Shanghai 9, Kiukdang515 words
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Advertisement508 1928-04-12 14 BANKS THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Registered in London, under the Companies Acts of 1862 to 1890, on 2nd December, 1892.) Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital £1,800,000 Paid-up Capital £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,545,666 HEAD OFFICE: 15, Grace Church Street, London, E. C. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: J.508 words
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Advertisement252 1928-04-12 14 INSURANCE i fmWk SOIITH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE TRANSIT MOTOR CAR INSURANCE ACCEPTED AT iX)WEST CURRENT RATES. L. C. MARGOLIOUTH, Manager Office: 2, Finiayson Green. SZE HAI TONG BANKING INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the S.S.) Established 1907. HEAD OFFICE: 58, CHULIA STREET SINGAPORE. Paid-up Capital $2,000,000 Surplus252 words
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Advertisement431 1928-04-12 14 "BEKA" Miss RIBOET RECORDS Distributors MONG HUAT COMPAQ No. 97, North BrioV Road, SINGAPORE PHONE 4924 M. HASSanT ELECTRICAL CONTRA&d 36, Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. If you are in need of electric lights, fans, bells, power f v motors and etc. Please write to the above address or 'Phone up431 words
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Advertisement402 1928-04-12 15 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. BRITISH INDIA AND \PCAR LINES rporated in England) MA H ASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. vMN i 1 AX AND ORIENTAL STEAM N \TION CO., LONDON AND tR EAST MAIL SERVICE, ntract with His Majesty's Government.) HAW** r,om LONDON r<* China Japan Doe Tonnage Singapore 1928 7,000 May 1402 words
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Advertisement403 1928-04-12 15 STEAMER SAILINGS THE STRAITS BORNEO SHIPPING COMPANY. REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE Singapore, Soerabaia Bandjermasin S.S. HOCK SENG Due on 15th April, Sailing 18th April 1928. For Freight, passage and other particulars, Apply to the agents:— STRAITS BORNEO TRADING CO., 12 13, Boat Quay, Singapore. 'Phone 3373 562. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE Including HUGO403 words
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Advertisement408 1928-04-12 15 STEAMER SAILINGS NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD Vl (Incorporated in Germany.) The undernoted are the Company's intended fixtures:— OUTWARDS FOR HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. t ALSTER due Spore Apr 18 t PFALZ due Spore May 17 FOR MANILA, JAPAN AND NORTH CHINA PORTS. t HAIMON due Spore Apr 14 t AACHEN due408 words
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Advertisement219 1928-04-12 15 STEAMER SAILINGS STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. LOCAL SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG (direct express service—l 9 Vz hours) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" BELAWAN (via Penang) Thursday 11.30 a.m. "KEDAH" PORT SWETTENHAM PENANG Monday 4 p.m. "KINTA" Wednesday 4 p.m. "IPOH" Saturday 4 p.m. "KLANG" PORT SWETTENHAM TELUK ANSON Friday 4 p.m.219 words
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Advertisement472 1928-04-12 15 STEAMER SAILINGS WI r m (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) TO MARSEILLES LONDON Tonnage Destination Due Sail Hakone Maru 10,500 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam April 11 13 Suwa Maru 11,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp LJ XT Rotterdam April 26 17 Fushimi Maru 11,000 Naples, Marseilles, London, A'werp Rotterdam May 10 11472 words
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Advertisement61 1928-04-12 16 S I j 0 j Sole Agents: j I N. V. STRAITS JAVA TRADING Co-, II Singapore Penang. 1 1 BENTWOOD j I CHAIRS I i jj Obtainable from:— j SIN HOE SENG, No. 83, v|c(oria I CHOP HOE SENC, No. 85, SINGAPORE. 0 1 0 o o Sole Agents:61 words
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Advertisement197 1928-04-12 16 ATOPHAN NOVATOPHA n fl The outstanding remedies for gout and rheumatism I Relieve pain immediately and act rapidly in acute an j fl chronic cases of muscular and articular rheumatism, I gout, arthritis, sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago. fl In acute articular rheumatism, immediate treatment I with Atophan or Novatophan almost certainly197 words
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